Scrutiny tightens on Coalition as public set for more energy price hikes
Households bracing for bigger bills as utility inflation expected to extend into next year
Is Ireland starting to lose its attraction for international investors?
To keep the likes of Intel on board, we must address planning and infrastructure issues
We are only paying lip service to the pledge to support young people amid Covid-19 crisis
Government must move now to help those whose jobs have been upended by pandemic
Time to nourish Ireland’s relationship with the United States
US multinationals spending €6.3bn on goods and services from Irish businesses annually
Exposed Ireland facing steep economic recovery from Covid
Report from National Competitiveness Council outlines key areas for improvement
High insurance costs among threats to State’s competitiveness
Research warns that borrowing and legal costs are other key risks to business
State ‘should build ties’ between SMEs and multinationals
Economic growth should not rely solely on multinationals, says competitiveness council
Coveney fumes as Tory hopefuls continue Brexit bluster
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‘Concentrated’ nature of Irish economy leaves it open to shocks
National Competitiveness Council warns of risks to economic sustainability
Government presses ahead with broadband despite pleas to stop
Business Week: also is the news was competitiveness; GDP; and financial services
‘Rising rents and labour costs’ damaging Ireland’s competitiveness
National Competitiveness Council chief highlights current challenges
Graduate recruitment programmes on the rise as the class of 2019 soars
As Ireland nears full employment, what does a strong economy mean for the labour market?
Why is Ireland such an expensive place to live?
Cliff Taylor: There is more than a suspicion that the interests of landowners continue to get priority
Irish Times view on economic competitiveness
National Competitiveness Council signals clear dangers ahead
Wage costs pushing up price of housing, rent and childcare, says report
Irish tax system may create a ‘disincentive to work for highly skilled employees’
Banks, lawyers and wages driving up costs of business
National Competitiveness Council says labour costs rising quickly after flat period
The three big trends which will affect your finances this year
Smart Money: Brexit, world economy wobbles and interest rates are vital signs for 2019
The Irish Times view on the economy in 2019: The spectre of Brexit
Despite the economic success of recent years, much remains to be done to underpin the economy for the future
Economy to overheat from 2019, Department of Finance says
Department economists predict economy is likely to reach full employment soon
UK peers over Brexit cliff as May and her deal limp on
Business Week: also in the news was Anglo Irish Bank; economic warnings; and housing
Cliff Taylor: NCC delivers economic reality check amid bright Irish data
Latest competitiveness analysis is notable for its blunt conclusions
Booming economy faces threat from hidden weaknesses
National Competitiveness Council raises concerns about range of issues facing Irish economy
Will robots take our jobs?
Those who keep pace with the changing employment landscape by continual upskilling have nothing to fear from automation, says experts
Influential Irish economist and TCD academic Louden Ryan dies
Ryan played key role in formulating Irish economic policy in the 1960s and 1970s
Training gap leading to two-tier workforce, warns Skillnet CEO
SMEs are slow to take up training and upskilling, while large corporations power ahead
How does Ireland measure up in terms of entrepreneurship?
About one in nine Irish entrepreneurs is pursuing an idea that is medium- or high-tech related
How Ireland’s property crisis is affecting the real economy
Housing issue is affecting disposable income, mobility, competitiveness and quality of life
Dublin’s housing crisis brings silver lining for the regions
Soaring rental costs in the capital leading more tech firms to locate outside Dublin
The Irish Times view on exchequer finances: Time is right for prudence
We are told that the political “reality” requires a generous budget. But there is an economic reality too and it is that we are at the top of the growth cycle and facing increasing uncertainties
Economy in cruise control but stormier skies ahead
Business Week: also in the news were bad loans, soaring profits and record-breaking Apple
We must take account of our financial exposure to US multinationals
US companies are likely to have paid between €6bn and €9bn in Irish wages in 2017
Large multinationals make up only fraction of real economy
Corporation tax receipts are skewed by big firms but influence on exports overstated
Strikes spread at Ryanair, Facebook’s regulatory travails and NTMA worries
Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk
Gym membership: why Ireland is among the most expensive in Europe
Smart Money: It’s not cheap but competition for the sweaty euro is benefiting consumers
NTMA latest to warn on State’s over-reliance on multinationals
Caution comes after strong concerns expressed by National Competitiveness Council
Economy flying on one engine towards stormy Brexit
Cliff Taylor: No quick fix to our economic reliance on handful of big players
Facebook quizzed, PTSB loan sell-off and competitiveness warning
Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from ‘The Irish Times’ business desk
Ireland's reliance on five huge multinationals is a 'threat' to the economy
Third of exports come from just five companies, according to competitiveness council
Ireland’s competitiveness under threat, NCC says
Both external and domestic threats troubling Ireland’s competitiveness
Why is Ireland such an expensive place to live?
Smart Money: Eurostat report says prices in Ireland are 25% above the EU average. Why?
Ireland an ‘expensive location’ in which to do business
Rents, cost of childcare and State’s infrastructure criticised in major report
Business This Week: results, indicators and meetings
Ryanair’s full-year results expected to meet positive forecasts despite roster fiasco
Cost competitiveness still key even if FDI position positive
Cantillon: Study shows Ireland remains attractive for foreign direct investment
Employment to hit record levels as economy continues to grow
Ibec warns that recovery raises concerns about competitiveness
Cliff Taylor: Irish economy is screwing young people
Even with jobs, youth caught in backwash of collapse and recovery with house prices
Slumping sterling now a clear danger for Irish exporters
Cliff Taylor: Even if euro parity isn’t on the cards, the exchange rate is hurting business
Cliff Taylor: High-cost Ireland set to continue punishing the young
Millennial squeeze driven by high costs of rent, mortgages and childcare
Footnotes: INBS inquiry starts as key figures fail to put in an appearance
No news in National Competitiveness Council’s annual benchmarking report
Irish export growth to UK plummeted last year
National Competitiveness Council examines range of indicators in 2017 scorecard
Noonan triggers sale of AIB in last major act as Minister
Business Week: Nama profits, Ryanair results, and Bank of Ireland fined
Cliff Taylor: Its lose-lose for bank customers as AIB starts to exit State ownership
Flotation is underpinned by margins in excess of European norms and little competition
Housing crisis having ‘adverse effect’ on Irish economy
Competitiveness council warns of threat to recovery from rising rents and house prices
Brexit shows need for Republic to improve cost competitiveness
Weaker sterling and higher oil prices provide ‘timely warning’ on exposure to shocks
Figures suggest next budget to be more constrained
Pressure on the public finances is expected to increase in the run-up to Budget 2018
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